EUROCITIES has prepared a video to present the successful practice of Vienna on
preventing evictions and homelessness. It focuses on the strategic approach of
the city, by showing the direct impact it has on two citizens - Andreas &
Franziska. Through Wiener Wohnen, the property management company, Vienna
engaged social workers to reach and provide tailored support to people that are
at risk of being evicted.

The European Commission recently published the country reports under the
European Semester 2019, analysing the social and economic situation in each EU
member state. The country reports include more examples and analysis related to
specific urban challenges than in any other previous country reports
beforehand, which is good news for cities.

Coinciding with the launch of the city pledges at the European Parliament on 21
February, EUROCITIES also launched a new report mapping cities’ policy measures
in line with the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights. The report
covers 20 cities in 12 countries governing a total of 20 million people.

How can cities support Roma to move from camps into adequate housing? This is
the theme that EUROCITIES is exploring during a study visit to Toulouse on 9-10
April to support policy transfer of promising city measures for Roma access to
adequate housing.